Preston
Farewell to school’s ‘fashionista’ receptionist
by Rebecca Hannant The beloved “fashionista” receptionist at Holderness Academy has retired after 18 years of service. Since 2006, Joy Harrison has worked front of ...
MP pledges to tackle village ‘rat run’
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has paid a return visit to Preston to discuss ways to improve the roads in the village. Mr Stuart, ...
Free compost giveaways return
Free compost giveaways for East Riding residents are to return in May. East Riding Council will be handing out 5,000 bags of compost – 60 ...
Yorkshire Energy Park relaunches £20,000 community fund
Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has relaunched its £20,000 per year Community Fund aimed at supporting local community groups and charities operating in South West Holderness. ...
Preston WI looks forward to another action-packed year
By Ray Duffill Preston WI has elected its officers for the year at the annual meeting on Tuesday, March 16. Re-elected was secretary Mary Wood ...
Thousands of jobs to be created at multimillion-pound Yorkshire Energy Park
Hull City Council’s cabinet has given the green light for a multimillion-pound scheme at the former Hedon Aerodrome, which is expected to create thousands of ...
KCOM move ‘could be the breakthrough we need on broadband poles’
by Rebecca Hannant and Ray Duffill KCOM has announced first steps to share broadband infrastructure in the East Riding following demands from protesters and Government ...
School earns Rainbow Flag status for commitment to inclusivity
by Rebecca Hannant Holderness Academy has been awarded Rainbow Flag status for its commitment to providing inclusion and visibility for LGBTQ+ people. To achieve the ...
Food bank ‘grateful’ for pupils’ donations
By Rebecca Hannant Year nine students at Holderness Academy have donated a collection of items to Hedon Food Bank. On Monday, March 1, the pupils ...
Girls honoured for community contribution
by Rebecca Hannant A group of Lifestylers from Holderness Academy were recognised in last year’s Humberside Police Lifestyle Awards. The Forever Fashionable Friends comprised Thorngumbald ...
